Role Overview
Leads in the overall design of cross-functional, multi-platform, and Web-based application systems; oversees all application system processes. Develops application architecture and blueprints aimed at reflecting enterprise business logic. Defines application components, platforms, interfaces, and development tools. Directs mapping activities on specific technology platforms. Skills: Design Machine Learning Competitive Advantages Customer Solutions Technical Knowledge Risk Assessments Enterprise Architecture Framework Experience: 6-8 years of experience required.
Key Responsibilities

Design and implement backend services, APIs, and integrations. Apply sound systemdesign principles for performance, scalability, reliability, and security. Write clean, efficient, and testable backend code following best practices. Optimize data access and service performance; troubleshoot complex backend issues. Ensure data consistency, proper error handling, and robust service communication.

API & Integration Ownership:

Design and consume REST or between frontend API based interfaces and backend systems. Ensure clear API contracts, proper versioning, and backward compatibility. Work closely with other teams on service integrations and shared data flows.

Code Quality & Engineering Excellence:

Write highquality, readable, and maintainable code across the stack. Perform thorough code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers. Champion best practices in testing, documentation, and refactoring. Balance feature delivery with managing and reducing technical debt.

Testing, Reliability & Production Readiness:

Implement automated tests across frontend and backend layers. Participate in debugging and resolving production issues. Ensure applications meet nonfunctional requirements such as performance, resilience, and security. Contribute to postincident analysis and continuous improvement efforts.

Communication & Technical Influence:

Collaborate effectively with product managers, designers, QA, DevOps, and other engineers. Clearly communicate technical designs, risks, and tradeoffs to both technical and nontechnical stakeholders. Participate actively in sprint planning, estimation, and delivery commitments. Mentor junior and midlevel engineers through code reviews, design discussions, and guidance. Act as a role model for engineering best practices and professional behavior.

Required Qualifications/Skills

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field (Master's degree preferred).
Java (21), Spring, Spring Boot, DB (RDBMS or No SQL), Flowable/Camunda, Microservices, event streaming (Kafka/any other queueing), IDE installed for coding exercise.
Spring Batch, Angular.
Communication skills (both tech and business), design work.
Strong Java development experience (primary requirement) v17/v21
Spring Boot expertise

Preferred Qualifications

Java 21/Spring, Oracle, No-sql DB, Kafka, DevOps CI/CD, Git
Flowable or any BPMN tool

Locations: Pittsburgh, PA

About Techstra Solutions
Techstra Solutions is a certified woman-owned (WBENC) management consulting firm specializing in strategy, technology, and implementation services for large organizations undergoing digital and talent transformation. Our experienced team partners with clients to co-create innovative solutions in applications, data, AI, and automation that accelerate measurable, sustainable change. From advisory consulting through technical execution, we are dedicated to driving world-class business solutions that fit your strategic requirements and deliver results. For more information: www.techstrasolutions.com

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Techstra Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. The Company makes its decisions on merit, and its policy of equal opportunity prohibits discrimination in all phases of the employment process, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, promotion, selection, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment. The policy of equal opportunity applies without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability that can reasonably be accommodated without undue hardship, military status, veteran status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, alienage or citizenship, domestic partnership status, arrest or conviction record, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other protected categories under federal, state, or local law. The Company also prohibits discrimination or harassment based upon the perception that a person has, or is associated with a person who has, any of these characteristics.

About the company

Techstra Solutions helps large organizations manage digital and talent transformation by delivering strategy, technology, and implementation support. Its four focus areas are Automation (RPA/Intelligent Automation), Analytics (reporting, AI/ML), Application Modernization (cloud, mobility), and Agile-based solutions (DevOps). The approach combines technical changes with new ways of working and building skills to embed capabilities across the organization. Its goal is to help clients move fast, adapt to change, and sustain improvements by aligning people, processes, and technology.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Founded

2012

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

November 2025 AI hiring and 2026 AI Engineer postings show active product-market push.
2026 office expansion into Class A space signals headcount growth and client confidence.
Healthcare-focused sales leadership can unlock regulated-industry deals faster than broad generalist competitors.

What critics are saying

Consulting revenue depends on discretionary transformation budgets; delays hit utilization quickly in 2026.
Open roles in sales, recruiting, and AI signal execution strain and margin pressure.
Accenture, Deloitte, and niche AI firms commoditize Techstra's services, squeezing pricing power.

What makes Techstra Solutions unique

WBENC-certified woman-owned consulting firm in Pittsburgh, anchored by Jennifer Honig.
Deep focus on four A's: automation, analytics, application modernization, agile delivery.
Recent hires Tom Mole and Duane Punnewaert strengthen healthcare sales and enterprise AI.

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Benefits

Remote Work Options

Hybrid Work Options

Relocation Assistance

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

32%

1 year growth

32%

2 year growth

32%

The Business Journals

Apr 1st, 2022

Techstra Solutions hires Tom Mole as vice president of sales, healthcare and insurance

Techstra also appointed Tom Mole to serve as the company's new vice president of sales, healthcare and insurance.

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